While 90% of smokers quit on their own, each attempts only effective for 3-5% of the people who try. Experts agree that, whatever aid for smoking cessation you use, your best chance of quitting is to combine behavior modification with it. So join a support group or a smoking cessation program regardless of the other method you select. Some aids for quitting are listed below.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy: But note that it is not safe to smoke while using any of these products.

Nicotine Gum: You can get it without a prescription. Chew it whenever you get the urge to smoke, following package directions.

Nicotine Patches: Four different patches are available, two without a prescription. Ask your pharmacist to explain the differences between them.

Nicotine Nasal Spray: This is fairly new. While it appears to be more effective than other nicotine replacement systems, some people become dependent on it.

Antidepressants: So far, only one prescription antidepressant drug, Zyban, has been approved specifically for smoking cessation. It has a direct effect on the biochemistry of nicotine addiction.

Don't be discouraged if you fail the first time you try to quit. Try again, using another method.